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A new £16 million initiative is to be launched in the Highlands to boost innovation
Highlands and Islands history and culture brought to life through digital with HIE’s support
HIE approves over £500k towards replacement fish market in Lerwick
We are Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Our purpose is to generate sustainable economic growth across our region
Latest news and updates
- 31 January 2018
New National Lottery scheme to make the Outer Hebrides a Great Place
The Outer Hebrides is celebrating an injection of £200,000 to help shape its future development thanks to a National Lottery scheme which puts heritage at the heart of regeneration.
Read more - 31 January 2018
How student and graduate placements can boost business
Alexis Evans, HIE’s Graduate and Student Placements Co-ordinator, highlights the value of young people to business growth
Read more - 27 January 2018
Data Jargon Buster
Big data terms explained
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Upcoming events
- Jan 30
- Feb 5Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
Inverness Meetup: How to develop the digital tech sector in the Highlands and Islands?
05 February 2018 - Feb 6
- Feb 15
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Our Priorities
Businesses and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands are ambitious, both for their individual enterprise and for the growth of the region as a whole. Greater economic prosperity will be delivered through private sector led investments which create jobs and wealth.
The Government Economic Strategy (GES) identifies seven sectors as offering particular opportunities for growth due to existing comparative advantages or through potential to capitalise on Scotland's unique natural assets.
HIE plays a leading role in developing the conditions which will enable the Highlands and Islands to fulfil its potential as a globally competitive region with a thriving, low carbon economy.
Strong communities are essential to the continued success of the Highlands and Islands. Social and economic developments are complementary in achieving growth, particularly in remote, sparsely-populated areas.